FIRE BAN INFORMATIONEffectiveTuesday, May 26, 2015 - Thursday, September 3, 2015 (Tentative)Maricopa County's regional parks will initiate the annual fire ban. This includes banning the use of all
campfire, fire pits and charcoal grills; however, it is still acceptable to use gas/propane grills in designated areas such as the ramada areas, semi-developed and developed camping sites, and along the shoreline at Lake Pleasant Regional Park.
If the parks do not receive ample rain during the monsoon season, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department may extend the fire ban to protect the parks resources and ensure visitor safety. To learn more, click here.

Lead your own private adventure to the Clay Mine during our Clay Mine Open House! Starting at the Nature Center parking lot, signs will lead you, at your own leisurely moonlit pace, to the mine entrance. At the mine, the Ranger will share local history, show you what was “the perfect mineral drink” of the 1940’s, and give you an opportunity to venture into the mine yourself! This is an easy 2-mile roundtrip hike. The trail and mine will be open from 5:00pm until 8:00pm for exploration. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water and flashlight. Meet at the Nature Center.